Charter Aircraft Costs?

Question

Hi, How much would it cost to charter an aircraft (any aircraft) from melbourne (australia) to the gold coast (australia) for 6 people. The distance is roughly 1950km. Only one way.

Thanks.

Answer 1

I checked the cost of a trip of approximately that length in the USA, and found prices starting at about 4000 USD and ranging  up to over 30,000 USD depending on aircraft type.  Those prices do not include "incidentals" such as landing fees, etc.  I would expect your prices would be similar.

Answer 2

Aircraft charter is a very expensive option. I do this for a living in the US, and for 6 people, could be done on alot of different types of aircraft. The cost is dependant on where the aircraft is located, as they are usually billed round trip, but cost savers (one ways) are typically avaialble.  For a Lear 25, the cost is around 4-6.00 USD a mile, for a Hawker, Falcon 20, around 6-8.00 a mile. The cost can increase if you want to cater food, have the aircraft wait for you. Landing and ramp fees are typciall around 150 total for each airport, and are included in the cost of the charter.  Becasue this would also be a domestic flight in AU, then tax would also be included, although im not sure what the tax in AU would be, for the US is is 6.25% FET Tax. There might also be passenger segement fees, of about 5-10dollars a person per leg.

So this charter would be around 20,000 USD for a one way flight with out overnighting. This was based on a round trip flight, with an additonal 300mile positioning flight. If you want the aircraft to wait for a few hours, plan on spending 250-500dollars an hour to have the aircraft wait, of 2500.00 to overnight.

Answer 3

Look at NetJets and check out their pricing.  Its like an air taxi service.  You don't charter the plane, just basically pay for the flight there and the flight back.

Answer 4

If you have to ask you can't afford it.

Answer 5

Craig has it right.  You need to find a local company that can provide your service.  One way will be more expensive because you are paying for a round trip when you charter the aircraft.  For six people you want a decent size aircraft if you plan on being comfortable.

NetJets operates all different types of flights.  They have a fractional program, a card program and a charter program.  If they operate in Australia they would be a good company to look into as they would have a number of choices in type of aircraft too.

Answer 6

You need to contact someone who provides that service. The price will vary significantly depending on the aircraft flown.